Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped Onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups water*
- 1 cup uncooked aromatic rice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Make it step by step
- Cook dates, Onion, green pepper, almonds and garlic in butter in 3-quart saucepan until vegetables are tender crisp.
- Add water, rice, lemon peel, salt, cloves and cardamom.
- Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
- Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with fork.
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